ELIabroad Experiential Learning International

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8 / 10 after 63 Reviews Based on overall, support & value average ratings
Program website: http://www.eliabroad.org/

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I had a horrible experience with this company and trying to get support while abroad. They just care about the money and getting paid. Once you pay them, they will provide no support at all and let you deal with any issues while abroad, which can be terrifying when you're in a new country with its own culture and language. They will keep redirecting you to another source for help, going in circles, leaving you without any help abroad. This is a horrible experience for anyone who is new to a country and was hoping for a fun, eye-opening experience.

The programs are overpriced and not worth the money.

I believe the CEO is Kevin O'Neill, who is a liar and a thief. He will provide no help at all. He will change the terms and blame the situation on you, on your timing in reporting any issues as a reason to not provide help. Kevin O'Neill is manipulative and unethical. He will respond with petty lies, twisting your account of the situation to avoid accountability. He will put words in your mouth that you never said, confusing the situation even more and try to make you look like the idiot. Most stubborn, toxic person ever.

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Posted: June 21, 2020
Overall:
1
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1
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1
By: scottm
Age:
24

I chose to do my medical volunteering in Vietnam for 3 weeks in the city of Dalat. I went during winter of 2016 and the weather was in the 65-70s with no humidity, unlike Ho Chi Minh City. The experience was amazing and I was able to learn a lot through clinical work at Pasteur. The staff is very friendly and allow students to be hands on with their learning. During my short 3 week stay, I was able to perform blood work, administer vaccines, and sit in on ultrasounds. After work, it was time to explore the city and find good eats. Dalat is a great location for the volunteering experience. This program helped me realize my passion for the medical field and what I want to further pursue. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone who is interested and hope to come back for a 6 week program in the future! It was very fun.

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Posted: January 23, 2017
Overall:
9
Support:
10
Value:
10
By: Luongh1
Age:
20

I wanted to have an international experience and combine it with an internship in Public Health. I ended up going with ELI to South Africa, Malissa at ELI arranged for me to intern with a professor who is well known in the field. I ended up helping with her research, entered data for a study she's working on, and did some of the writing. As result, the professor will list me as a co-author! She even invited me to a major international conference, where I met key Public Health officials from around the world.(Contacts!) I lived with other volunteers and interns at a group house, and that was amazing. We hung out at night and on weekends. Some of them traveled together, but I went on my own to see Victoria Falls and on a safari in Botswana. The research I did in Cape Town will be the basis for my thesis, so yes, I'd recommend ELI and the Cape Town internships. Totally worth it!

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Posted: December 3, 2016
Overall:
10
Support:
10
Value:
10
Age:
23

Terrific trip with wonderful opportunities for seeing the most beautiful locations in the world. The staff was very friendly and accommodating for the entirety of out trip!

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Posted: August 26, 2016
Overall:
8
Support:
10
Value:
7
By: jzaid21
Age:
24

From the beginning, I felt that I had a lot of support from the ELI team in the United States. Not only do they provide an extensive pre-departure packet, I felt very comfortable calling them a number of times with questions/concerns and was always promptly informed and reassured.

One of my main concerns in going to Kenya was safety. Rosemary provides a VERY safe and secure home where my worries were quickly forgotten. Not only was it safe, it was also very well kept and in a good location for getting to anything you would need. I felt that Rosemary did a good job of orienting me to Nakuru and made sure that I felt comfortable in getting to my project.

During my time in Nakuru, I worked as a volunteer at the Provincial General Hospital. As another volunteer stated a few years ago, you cannot come expecting to have your hand held throughout the process. ELI places you at the hospital but it is really your decision as to how you want to utilize your time. The first few days were a bit stressful as I didn't know anyone; however, after making an effort to get to know the staff they really went out of their way to be accomodating. As a pre-medical student, I was able to do things at PGH that I never would have imagined being able to do in the United States. I was taught how to start IVs, give IV pain medication, give injections, assist in vaginal deliveries, and assist in surgery-to name a few. The hospital staff and medical students made sure that I was learning and getting good hands on experience. My biggest suggestion would be to not be afraid to ask to do things. If you do this, there is no way you will be dissatisfied with your time at PGH.

Overall I am leaving VERY pleased with my time in Nakuru- thank you ELI Abroad!

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Posted: December 11, 2013
Overall:
10
Support:
10
Value:
10
By: hoslerl
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